Partenariat technique entre RTE international et MEPSO, le transporteur d’électricité macédonien

Technical partnership between RTEi and MEPSO, the Macedonian electricity transmission system operator evof@afd.fr Fri, 4 Sep, 2026 - 16:32 September 4, 2026 Désactivé CMK1056 Ongoing Western BalkansNorth Macedonia Energy Energy Western BalkansNorth Macedonia Affordable and Clean Energy Fund for Technical Expertise and Experience Transfers (FEXTE) AFD supports the technical partnership between MEPSO, the Macedonian electricity trans-mission system operator, and RTE international, its French counterpart, through technical assistance and exchanges of expertise aimed at improving the resilience of the Macedo-nian grid in a context of increased integration of renewable energy sources in the country. Context The transmission system operator MEPSO is currently required to modernize its infrastructure in order to support North Macedonia’s energy transition, facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, and converge towards European standards, particularly in terms of security of supply and grid flexibility. AFD’s support to MEPSO therefore forms part of a broader framework of regional energy integration and a sustainable energy transition aimed at addressing climate and energy security challenges. Description The technical assistance project aims to strengthen MEPSO’s capacity to manage its electricity transmission network, particularly with a view to the increased integration of renewable energy sources. It comprises two main components: (i) The first component, implemented by RTEi, aims to improve the performance of the power system, with a particular focus on reserve sizing to maintain grid stability, through the use of European methodologies such as ERAA and the Antares tool. (ii) The second component, focuses on technical studies for the modernization of infrastructure operated by MEPSO, in particular the digitalization of a pilot substation and the rehabilitation of the transmission lines connected to this substation. This second component will be implemented by a consulting firm recruited by AFD. The technical assistance project is estimated at EUR 850,000, of which EUR 500,000 will be implemented by RTEi and EUR 350,000 by a French consulting firm. Impacts RTEi will also support MEPSO in selecting among the various options for securing reserves (new conventional generation units, the use of storage systems, adaptation of consumer usage, etc.). Beyond the production of essential and urgent reports for MEPSO, this support aims to enable MEPSO to acquire, through RTEi, the skills required to carry out the calculations needed for the 2025 version of the reports (with RTEi providing leadership). The objective is that by 2026, MEPSO will be able to produce these reports autonomously, with only occasional support from RTEi. The second component aims to develop first pre-feasibility study for the digitalization of the substations of Kriva Reka, as well as the linked 110kv lines. October 1, 2025 October 1, 2027 In the same region PEEB COOL program for energy renovation in public buildings Technical Assistance Energy Ongoing 2026 - 2031 Western Balkans, North Macedonia Financing amount : € 1 000 000 Preparation of the 2030 Mediterranean Games • Sports and Development • Infrastructure Ongoing 2026 - 2038 Western Balkans, Kosovo Financing amount : € 61 200 000 Supporting green and social financing in North Macedonia Financial Systems Ongoing 2023 - 2027 Western Balkans, North Macedonia Financing amount : € 50 000 000 On the same topic Supporting alignment with EU energy and climate standards in the energy and climate sectors • Energy • Climate Ongoing 2026 - 2028 Western Balkans, Kosovo Financing amount : € 80 000 000 PEEB COOL program for energy renovation in public buildings Technical Assistance Energy Ongoing 2026 - 2031 Western Balkans, North Macedonia Financing amount : € 1 000 000 Technical partnership between Société du Canal de Provence and Iber Lepenc • Energy • Water and Sanitation Ongoing 2025 - 2027 Western Balkans, Kosovo Financing amount : € 500 000 Skopje & Kriva Reka 850 000 € 2 years MEPSO (TSO) Adresse Agence régionale des Balkans Occidentaux